Summary Report and the Value to Oregon

"The 2010 Oregon Legislative & Business Delegation to China has just concluded, and this is my report to you, the people of Oregon. The purpose of the 2010 delegation was to promote trade, travel, training and educational exchange with agencies, businesses and universities throughout China, and to show appreciation and honor to Oregon’s sister-state of Fujian. There is good news for Oregon." State Representative Dennis Richardson - Please click the following for the full report.

 

Photos of The 2010 Oregon Legislative and Business Trade Delegation to China

Delegation arriving at the USA Pavilion, Shanghai 2010 World Expo

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From left to right: John-Paull Davidson, Boothster; Mary Cullinan, Southern Oregon University; Rep. Brian Clem; Gabriela Ferrari, Nike; Bill Dunn, Pickseed Inc; Rep. Dennis Richardson; Sen. Chris Edwards; Rep. Gene Whisnant; Irene Kai, Delegation Coordinator; Stephen Ying, OFSSA

Confucius Institute Headquarters Hanban

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Rep. Gene Whisnant; Rep. Brian Clem; Wang Yongli, Deputy Director-General, Deputy Chief Executive, The Office of Chinese Language Council International, Confucius Institute Headquarters Hanban; Rep. Dennis Richardson; and Sen. Chris Edwards

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At the Confucius Institute Headquarters Hanban, Beijing. From left to right, Bob Cockell, Air Rescue System; Mary Cullinan, Southern Oregon University; Rep. Brian Clem; Rep. Gene Whisnant; Sen. Chris Edwards; Rep. Dennis Richardson; Gabriela Ferrari, Nike; Stephen Ying, OFSSA; Irene Kai, Delegation Coordinator; and Bill Dunn, Pickseed Inc.

14th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen

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The opening of the 14th China International Fair for Investment and Trade. Left to right: Irene Kai, Delegation Coordinator; Bill Dunn, Pickseed Inc; Mary Cullinan, Southern Oregon University; Rep. Gene Whisnant; Rep. Dennis Richardson; Gabriela Ferrari, Nike; Rep. Brian Clem; Sen. Chris Edwards; and Stephen Ying, OFSSA.

Reception with the Vice Mayor of Fuzhou

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Reception with the Vice Governor of Fujian Province. Left to right: Stephen Ying, OFSSA; Rep. Gene Whisnant; Sen. Chris Edwards; Rep. Brian Clem; Rep. Dennis Richardson; Vice Governor of Fujian Province; Gabriela Ferrari, Nike; Bill Dunn, Pickseed Inc; Irene Kai, Delegation Coordinator; Mary Cullinan, Southern Oregon University; Dr. Chu, Director of The Foreign Affairs Office of Fujian Provincial People's Government.

14th China International Fair for Investment and Trade ‘World in Jubilation’ Night of Golden Bridge Fireworks Gala

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2010 Oregon Legislative and Business Trade Delegation to China - Beijing Nike Banquet

This is the Beijing Nike banquet hosted by Patrick Wang, Director of Government Affairs for Nike Sports (China) Co. LTD. The dish is Peking Duck.

 

Delegate Dr. Mary Cullinan, President of Southern Oregon University, created a blog to share her experiences of this trip to China. She titled it Reflections on Leaving China.